Pope Francis Latest News
These are the latest news about Pope Francis, the Vatican, and the Catholic Church, provided by the Vatican staff of Catholic News Agency, a service of EWTN News.
The Latest
Pope Francis launches 2-year synodal path with call to ‘encounter, listen, and discern’
The diocesan phase of the Synod on Synodality will last from October 2021 to April 2022. Read more
Pope Francis and Nancy Pelosi meet at the Vatican
The House Speaker was in Rome for the G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit. Read more
Pope Francis: Path to 2023 Synod on Synodality faces 3 ‘risks’
The two-year process leading to the synod formally opens this weekend. Read more
President Biden's pick for Vatican ambassador: former Sen. Joe Donnelly
Former U.S. Sen. Joe Donnelly of Indiana is President Joe Biden’s nominee for U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See. Read more
Vatican indicates Pope Francis will not attend UN climate summit in Glasgow
The Vatican’s delegation will be led by Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin. Read more
How a sworn Satanist became the apostle of the Rosary
The Marian shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary in Pompeii (Italy) was founded by a former Satanist "priest" now... Read more
Pope Francis: All religious traditions must resist ‘temptation to fundamentalism’
He was speaking at an interreligious gathering in front of the Colosseum. Read more
Pope Francis to declare St. Irenaeus a Doctor of the Church with title ‘Doctor of Unity’
St. Irenaeus is revered by both Catholics and Orthodox Christians. Read more
Pope Francis launches ecology degree course at pontifical university
The course was created with the Ecumenical Patriarch’s cooperation. Read more
Pope Francis creates new Vatican foundation for Catholic hospitals facing financial difficulties
The foundation for Catholic healthcare will support institutions worldwide. Read more
‘This is a moment of shame’: Pope Francis expresses sorrow at French abuse report
The report estimated that 216,000 children were abused by priests and religious over 70 years. Read more
Pope Francis: True freedom flows from the Cross of Christ
The pope was speaking at his weekly general audience. Read more
Pope Francis discusses education with faith leaders on World Teachers’ Day
Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, Sikh, and Jain representatives gathered at the Vatican. Read more
Pope Francis mourns ‘self-sacrificing’ cardinal who announced Benedict XVI’s election
Cardinal Jorge Arturo Medina Estévez died Oct. 3 at the age of 94. Read more
Pope Francis, faith leaders issue carbon emissions appeal ahead of UN climate change conference
They signed the message in the Vatican’s Hall of Benediction. Read more
Respect Life: Pope Francis’ 8 strongest statements against abortion
When it comes to abortion, Pope Francis has been a clear defender of the humanity of an unborn child. Read more
Pope Francis: Greatness is not found in self-sufficiency but in trust in the Lord
Pope Francis said that recognizing one’s own frailty allows for the possibility to discover that true strength comes from placing... Read more
Pope Francis thanks Christian disability group for witnessing to ‘the heart of the Gospel’
Pope Francis met with people with mental disabilities and their families on Saturday and thanked them for their witness to... Read more
Pope Francis: Pray that ‘every baptized person may be engaged in evangelization’
He said: “Jesus asks us all ... to be missionary disciples. Are you ready?” Read more
U.S. theologians appointed to Vatican’s International Theological Commission
In addition to 12 new appointments, Pope Francis renewed the terms of 16 members. Read more
